Category Archives: Estate Planning
How does divorce later in life affect estate planning?
Sometimes referred to as “gray divorce,” people aged 50 and older are divorcing in ever-increasing numbers. In fact,… [...]
How can I choose the right executor for my estate?
Along with developing a will and trust, you must also choose an executor for your estate. This person… [...]
When should you update your estate plan?
Residents in Texas like you have put time and effort into your estate plan. Unfortunately, this is not… [...]
Are there different types of trusts for estate planning?
When it comes to estate planning, a will is only the beginning. Many people should also consider implementing… [...]
What are the steps to closing an estate?
Becoming the executor or administrator of a decedent's estate in Texas is a big responsibility. According to the… [...]
Finding a confident and capable estate executor
While people may go to great lengths to organize their estate, without someone to oversee its execution their… [...]
When is it time to update your estate plan?
Residents in Texas like you have put time and effort into your estate plan. Unfortunately, this is not… [...]
Conflict over the will can divide families
When distributing a family’s estate, the estate executor takes on a huge task. Often an outsider, this person… [...]
What do I do if I suspect someone of undue influence?
A well-developed estate plan can protect assets and heirs from a lengthy probate process, litigation and even excess… [...]
Estate litigation and common-law marriage: A recent case in Texas
Recently in Southeast Texas, a man filed a lawsuit over what he claims was unlawful interference in the… [...]
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